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Raikou Skyridge 2003
Card · Skyridge · 2003

Raikou

$255 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Rare Holo Lightning
Curatorial Commentary

The Raikou card from the Skyridge set captures a moment of raw energy and power in a cosmic backdrop. Raikou stands poised, its fur bristling with electricity as it gazes into the distance, embodying the spirit of a thunderstorm. The swirling colors and twinkling stars around it create a sense of movement and dynamism, as if the very air crackles with anticipation. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the majesty of Raikou in its natural habitat, a creature deeply connected to the forces of nature.

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Catalogue plate № H26/144
Identity
PokémonRaikou
TypeLightning
RarityRare Holo
StageBasic
Authorship
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Year2003
Plate №H26/144
Composition
StyleDynamicIllustrationTraditional
MoodEnergeticMystical
CompositionActionFocused
PaletteContrastingElectricVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 70
Stage Basic
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat
Lightning Sphere 40+

You may flip a coin. If heads, discard all Lightning Energy cards attached to Raikou. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way.